Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to star in new David and Goliath epic

Former WWE star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is set to be named in the cast of upcoming Biblical movie Goliath.

The wrestler-turned-actor is currently involved in talks with producers to take on the role of the giant Philistine warrior, with Taylor Lautner filling the part of young David who is armed with a slingshot to bring down his adversary.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is in talks to star as Goliath

According to Twitch Film, Lautner’s role is not yet confirmed, but the pair will certainly fill the little versus large profile, with Johnson standing at 6ft 5in and the Twilight star measuring in at 5ft 10ins in height.

Director Scott Derrickson, who has previously worked on The Day the Earth Stood Still, will be directing the movie on behalf of Relatively Media and Temple Hill Entertainment.

The film will tell the story of David, the future King of Israel, who goes on the run after Goliath is sent to find and kill him.

However, despite his physical presence, Goliath is felled by a stone shot from David’s sling, before the warrior then has his head taken off with his own sword.

Since making his name in WWF and latterly WWE, Johnson has starred in fast-paced action movies such as The Scorpion King and Welcome to the Jungle.